MTV VMAs 2023 LIVE — Taylor Swift takes home nine huge wins and squashes rumors of feud with Olivia Rodrigo
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THE 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are over - and Taylor Swift went home with nine wins.
The superstar accepted the Best Pop Award from NSYNC and "fangirled" over the iconic group's reunion before later accepting the VMAs for Song of the Year and Best Direction for her song, Anti-Hero, and taking home the biggest award of the night, Video of the Year.
The artist also won Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best Visual Effects, Best Cinematography, and Show of the Summer.
Alongside Taylor, celebrities like Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and Olivia Rodrigo were in attendance at Tuesday's ceremony at the Prudential Center in Newark, .
One moment that caught fans' attention was when Taylor cheered for Olivia when her performance was announced - with fans saying the "non-existent beef has been squashed."
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Dove Cameron passes the torch
Dove Cameron is announcing this year's Best New Artist.
Dove won last year's VMA.
Best Direction goes to...
TAYLOR SWIFT wins the VMA for Best Direction for her Anti-Hero music video.
"I'm so lucky to work with my brilliant, brilliant collaborators," Taylor says.
This is her third win of the night.
Nicki teases a surprise
While introducing the nominees for best direction, Nicki Minaj said she has a "big surprise coming at the end of the night."
She also teased the surprise earlier on X.
Fall Out Boy performs bizarre cover
Pop-punk band Fall Out Boy performed a cover of We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel - but changed the lyrics so that they addressed the issues of the 2000s.
Some of the shoutouts given included Brexit, Kanye vs Taylor Swift, Michael Phelps, Stranger Things, and Tiger King.
Karol G and Shakira win VMA
Singers Shakira and Karol G won the VMA for Best Collaboration for their song TQG.
Shakira and Karol G both performed during tonight's show - and Shakira is also taking home the Video Vanguard Award.
VMA goes to...
NICKI MINAJ wins the VMA for Best Hip-Hop for Super Freaky Girl.
Nicki says that when she woke up this morning, she felt a "strong sense of gratitude.
"Should I be mean right now or should I be nice?" the rapper says.
She concludes: "It's Barbie, b***h!"
Stray Kids perform
K-Pop group Stray Kids are performing now.
Earlier in tonight's ceremony, the band won the VMA for Best K-Pop.
And the VMA goes to...
Rema and Selena Gomez have won the VMA for Best Afrobeats for their song Calm Down.
"Thank you so much, Rema, for believing in me," Selena says and thanks Rema for choosing her to be on the song.
"I want to send all my love to Nigeria, thank you."
Diddy honored as Global Icon
Rapper P. Diddy is performing on the VMAs stage now in his infamous red, shiny suit.
After dominating the rap industry for nearly three decades, the musician is being honored tonight with the Global Icon Award.
The Global Icon Award celebrates an artist or band whose unparalleled career, continued impact and influence have maintained a unique level of global success in music and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape.
Renee Rapp makes VMA debut
Singer Renee Rapp took to the stage for the first time in her music career.
Renee first garnered attention in 2018 after winning the prestigious Jimmy Award, but it was arguably her Broadway debut role in Mean Girls that put her on the map.
In June 2019, Rapp took to the Broadway stage to play the role of Regina George, which was made famous by Rachel McAdams in the 2004 film of the same name.
Additionally, she portrayed the role of Leighton Murray in the HBO Max comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls.
In February 2023, the singer released her debut EP, Everything To Everyone, which was followed by her debut album, Snow Angel, in August 2023.
What to know about Karol G
Emily Ratajkowski introduced Colombian singer Karol G to the stage for her performance.
Born and raised in Medellín, Colombia, Karol G's full name is Carolina Giraldo Navarro.
At the age of 14, Karol G competed on the Colombian version of The X Factor, a reality talent show.
Over the next few years, she studied music and released a few songs, performing with artists such as J Balvin.
Anitta thanks herself
Anitta won the VMA for Best Latin.
"I wanna thank myself because I work so hard," Anitta said while laughing as she accepted the award.
Queen of Rap gives a sneak peek
After an emotional performance of Last Time I Saw You, Nicki broke into a rap and announced an exclusive sneak peek at one of her new songs.
The song she performed will be on Pink Friday 2, which is set to be released on November 17.
Nicki Minaj takes to the stage
Rapper Nicki Minaj started out her VMAs performance by singing her new song Last Time I Saw You.
This is the first time she's ever performed this single.
Nicki is the host of tonight's show.
Shakira accepts Video Vanguard Award
Icon Shakira has accepted the huge Video Vanguard Award.
“I want to share this award with my fans," the singer said after her stunning performance.
"Thank you for helping me fight all my battles.”
Shakira takes to the stage
Shakira is now performing her Video Vanguard performance.
The legend is performing a medley of her most iconic hits, starting out with She Wolf.
Best R&B goes to...
The VMA for Best R&B goes to SZA for her song Shirt.
SZA isn't at the show and the award has been accepted on her behalf.
Madelyn Cline introduces Anitta
Brazilian star Anitta is performing after being introduced by Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline.
Anitta rose to fame after her 2013 single, Show das Poderosas.
During her career, she has won five MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Brazilian Act.
Song of the Year goes to...
TAYLOR SWIFT won the VMA for Song of the Year for Anti-Hero.
The superstar says the presenters are "rocking her world."
She adds: "I'm really, really lucky that I get to write songs with one of my best friends in the world - his name is Jack Antonoff."
Stray Kids wins!
Band Stray Kids has won the VMA for Best K-Pop.
The group looked shocked as Dixie and Charli D'Amelio presented the award.
"We have so much to show you guys, so please look forward to the future," the group says.
Taylor praises *NSYNC
Taylor Swift asks *NSYNC if they're going to get back together and says that they gave her the award from their "golden hands."
"Thank you for the friendship bracelets," she tells the group.
The VMA goes to...
TAYLOR SWIFT won the first award of the night for Anti-Hero.
Her best friend, Selena Gomez, is seen standing and applauding for her as she accepts the award.
*NSYNC returns
Iconic boy band *NSYNC has taken to the stage to present an award.
The legendary group is announcing the first award of the night for Best Pop.
Stars look shocked
As Olivia Rodrigo transitions from Vampire to Get Him Back off her new album, stars in the crowd looked stunned as the singer was surrounded by chaos on stage.
Selena Gomez was even seen covering her ears during the excitement.
Olivia kicks off the show
Olivia Rodrigo is starting tonight's ceremony by performing her hit single Vampire.
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